Best 7 Coconut Cherry Surprise Cookies Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the delectable and irresistible Coconut Cherry Surprise Cookies! Imagine biting into a cookie that bursts with the delicate flavor of coconut, the tangy sweetness of cherries, and a hint of surprise in every bite. In this article, we'll take you on a delightful journey as we explore various recipes and techniques to create the perfect Coconut Cherry Surprise Cookies that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT CHERRY SURPRISE COOKIES



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A cookie ball dipped in confectioners' powdered sugar icing, then topped in coconut. Each scrumptious cookie has a hidden maraschino cherry surprise. A great cookie for the holidays.

Provided by Lela

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

36 maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) package shredded coconut
3 drops green food coloring
3 drops red food coloring
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place drained cherries on a paper towel.
  • Grind slivered almonds in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Place coconut in the food processor; grind until finely chopped. Transfer 1 cup to a resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal the bag, and shake. Pour into a bowl. Transfer remaining coconut to a separate resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of red food coloring. Pour into a separate bowl.
  • Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in water and almond extract.
  • Combine flour, ground almonds, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually; dough will be crumbly.
  • Pack 1 tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 16 ounce package sugar in a bowl; mix in enough reserved cherry juice to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the icing and then in the colored coconut. Place on waxed paper until icing is set, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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I've always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added a few drops of almond extract, and voila! We won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT CHERRY CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES



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Peeling silver foil from the chocolate kisses is like picking berries. One to keep, one to eat, one to keep,one to eat...

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
14 ounces flaked coconut (5 cups)
54 Hershey chocolate kisses (9 oz package unwrapped)

Steps:

  • To make dough-In large mixer bowl cream butter with the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Combine flour,baking powder and salt.NOTE-A touch of almond extract intensifies cherry flavor.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in cherries and 3 cups coconut. Cover tightly and chill for 1 hour ,or until firm.
  • To bake-Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll in coconut.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven. Immediately press 1 kiss in center of each cookie.
  • Cool 1 minute.
  • Carefully remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.1

CHERRY SURPRISE COOKIES



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I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups Basic Cookie Dough
36 chocolate stars or chocolate kisses
36 candied cherry halves

Steps:

  • Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a chocolate star and wrap dough around it. Top each with a candied cherry half. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT-CHERRY COOKIES RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18-1/2 oz.) pkg. white cake mix
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut
1 (10-oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix together dry cake mix, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in coconut and cherries. Form into one-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until set. Let cool on baking sheets about one minute; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 4 dozen.

COCONUT AND CHERRY COOKIES



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Chewy and moreish, a treat at teatime.

Provided by qas5saq

Time 30m

Yield Makes Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with non-stick liner or baking parchment
  • Set the oven to gas mark 4 or 180C
  • Tip the butter and sugar into a bowl and beat them together until smooth.
  • Add the beaten egg.
  • Add the coconut to the creamed mixture and then the flour.
  • Mix all the ingredients together to give a smooth, firmish dough.
  • Divide the dough into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten the balls to about 4-5cm (1 1/2-2in) in diameter and place them on the lined baking sheets. The cookies spread slightly during cooking, so don't place them too close together. Press half a glace cherry on top of each biscuit.
  • Bake the biscuits in the centre of the oven for 15 mins (13 mins in a fan oven) or until they are a light-golden colour.
  • Remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and leave the biscuits to cool for a few minutes, and then slide them on to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Storage and freezing tips: The biscuits may be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They can also be packed in a freezer container and frozen for up to 1 month. Allow the biscuits to defrost, and then warm them through in a hot oven to refresh them before serving.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



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A hidden cherry under the chocolate makes a sweet surprise when you bite into these wonderful chocolate cookies.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
48 undrained maraschino cherries (reserve 4 tsp cherry juice)
1 cup semisweet chocolate piece
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
  • Beat butter in a med bowl on med speed until softened.
  • Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla, scraping the side of the bowl.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cooking sheet.
  • Press down the centers with your thumb.
  • Drain cherries, reserving juice.
  • Place a cherry in the center of each cookie in the depression you made with your thumb.
  • Combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk in a small saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
  • Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate and milk mixture over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry.
  • If the frosting is too thick, thin with additional cherry juice.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until edges of cookie is firm.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened shredded coconut for a less sweet cookie.
  • If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/4 cup of milk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner cut off.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will become dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Coconut Cherry Surprise Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of coconut, cherries, and condensed milk creates a unique and flavorful cookie that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious cookies that will be enjoyed by all.

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